Buying a Used Truck

[thecoolnessrune]

When I was test driving vehicles I had a heck of an easier time fitting into a Ranger than a Tacoma.

As the others have said, you want this vehicle so get it.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Ok guys let me say this again. We have BOUGHT the truck lol. My questions were about the different clutch systems- how the engine generates more power than my previous truck- what I should check for as soon as I have the truck (tune-up if you will).

-Kevin

 

[Toastedlightly]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Ok guys let me say this again. We have BOUGHT the truck lol. My questions were about the different clutch systems- how the engine generates more power than my previous truck- what I should check for as soon as I have the truck (tune-up if you will).

-Kevin

Well, I can help w/ the clutch systems. A hydraulic clutch uses hydraulic cylinders (typically two.. a master and a slave cylinder) to pull the clutch plate off the flywheel. The spring or cable clutch uses a system of cables and levers to achieve the same goal. Do you notice that the hydraulic is much smoother than the former cable?

As far as more power, better design (OHC makes more room for free-er flowing heads, different gear ratios (would effect the feeling of power), and those two are almost the same displacement, the .3 liters (10%) isn't too big of a difference.

And finally, onto the check. I'd do a full oil change (filter and all), check coolant (ensure that it still is fresh, has proper specific gravity), check spark plugs/wire (no need to change unless you have a problem or want extra insurance), see if the timing belt/chains have been replaced (should have been due awhile ago, but never know), check the other belts (serpentine or w/e is on that truck) for cracks and age, simple air filter change if the old one is dirty (or if you want to spend money), could run Seafoam through it (although this is debateable) to clean it out and finally check the brake pads/fluid. I think that covers my standard check.

Oh yea, if it is an auto, check tranny fluid as well. Just generally go over the engine ensuring all hoses are attached and all accessories work properly.

 

[Gamingphreek]

The clutch is MUCH smoother than my previous one. It catches a LOT further out than the last one so I was pretty rough on it when I test drove it. Despite that, it didn't jerk around at all whereas with my old car, if I were that far out of sync the car would hop skip and jump its way off of the road. So the Hydro Clutch is definitely an improvment?

So basically they merely optimized the design to produce more power? If the gears are closer together that would mean that traveling the highway at ~75 the RPM will be much higher right? What I'm getting at is that by going to the I4 I am actually, despite what it may look like, upgrading from the old truck's V6.

I will definitely do all of those when I check. I am debating whether or not to get a nice air filter or possibly a cold air intake. Better gas mileage plus slightly more power/better throttle response can't hurt. I don't have the money to take the car off roading again (Should I screw up again) so a Cold Air should be appropriate right?

Thanks for everything so far guys!!

-Kevin

 

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Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
The clutch is MUCH smoother than my previous one. It catches a LOT further out than the last one so I was pretty rough on it when I test drove it. Despite that, it didn't jerk around at all whereas with my old car, if I were that far out of sync the car would hop skip and jump its way off of the road. So the Hydro Clutch is definitely an improvment?

So basically they merely optimized the design to produce more power? If the gears are closer together that would mean that traveling the highway at ~75 the RPM will be much higher right? What I'm getting at is that by going to the I4 I am actually, despite what it may look like, upgrading from the old truck's V6.

I will definitely do all of those when I check. I am debating whether or not to get a nice air filter or possibly a cold air intake. Better gas mileage plus slightly more power/better throttle response can't hurt. I don't have the money to take the car off roading again (Should I screw up again) so a Cold Air should be appropriate right?

Thanks for everything so far guys!!

-Kevin

Cold air for off roading or cold air for just cruising?

 

[Gamingphreek]

Just for cruising. I'm not going off roading anymore (At least while I'm in college). I just don't have the money to fix everything if something were to go wrong. Since I won't be going off roading I was thinking a Cold Air Intake might help the ol' girl out.

-Kevin